The VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (2010-15) 5DR ESTATE 2.0 TDI BLUEMOTION TECH DPF SS 140 EU5 S 6SPD is a roomy, mid-size family estate, offering more load space than the Passat saloon while remaining easier to live with than a large SUV. It sits in the UK’s practical, comfortable estate-car market, alongside models such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia. mycarcheck.com records 451 look-ups covering 266 different VINs, a useful sample of real-world interest. Checked cars averaged 147,000 miles and about 10,000 miles a year, with nearly three previous keepers; the average private-sale valuation was £3,600. These figures offer context, not a price guide or a promise about any individual car. Its 2.0-litre diesel and six-speed manual suit commuting and longer journeys, while the estate body makes it a strong choice for families, holidays and carrying bulky kit. Compared with rivals, the Passat is known for comfort, space and a composed, economical feel.